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Which former City of Chicago area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Oct. 24?

By K. H. Chan | Oct 21, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 24, these former City of Chicago area high school standouts will be in action.

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Inside Mr. Dad's Father's Club—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 21, 2025

Mr. Dad's Father's Club was approved to receive a $100,302 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Chicago Contrarian posts video of ‘22 Boys’ displaying guns near Leighton courthouse

By C. S. Lloyd | Oct 20, 2025

The Chicago Contrarian has shared a video on X that appears to show members of the group known as "22 Boys" walking near the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building while displaying firearms with what seem to be extended magazines.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Quad Communities Development Corporation

By T. T. Collins | Oct 20, 2025

Quad Communities Development Corporation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,050,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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‘No Kings’ speaker calls for murder of ICE agents

By J. L. Weber | Oct 20, 2025

Moises Bernal, an Adult Education Manager at Wilbur Wright College, is at the center of controversy following remarks made during the 'No Kings' Chicago protest.

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Retired nurse undergoes innovative robotic lung surgery using new 3D imaging

By H. D. Morris | Oct 20, 2025

Tonni Richard, a retired nurse from LeClaire, Iowa, discovered a neuroendocrine tumor in her lung after experiencing persistent muscle spasms during Pilates classes.

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City of Wheaton Historic Commission will meet October 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Wheaton Historic Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 21

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IL Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Mexican repeat DUI offender arrested by ICE in Chicago

By Chicago City Wire | Oct 20, 2025

Erick Antonio Huerta-Rojas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico with convictions for driving under the influence of liquor, traffic offense, and a second pending charge of driving under the influence of liquor, was arrested in Chicago as part of a statewide federal enforcement effort, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Inside The Kindness Campaign—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 20, 2025

The Kindness Campaign, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $2,650,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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VA expands cancer care options with new “Close to Me” program in Indiana

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 20, 2025

Veterans in Indiana who are undergoing cancer treatment now have expanded options for care through the Adam Benjamin Jr.

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Chicago files lawsuit over Trump administration's restrictions on federal emergency grants

By L. T. Fry | Oct 20, 2025

The City of Chicago, along with eight other local governments, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

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Tom Ahern shares updates on murder charge, threat case, and burglaries in Chicago

By T. H. Bergman | Oct 20, 2025

Tom Ahern, spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, posted updates on October 19 and 20, 2025, regarding a murder charge, a threat against a public official, and ongoing burglary investigations.

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Air France opens first dedicated lounge at Chicago O’Hare Terminal 5

By L. T. Fry | Oct 20, 2025

Air France has opened a new lounge at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, marking its first such facility at the airport.

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Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget faces criticism over new taxes and rising city expenditures

By L. T. Fry | Oct 20, 2025

Brandon Johnson, the Mayor of Chicago, has proposed a budget for 2026 that has drawn criticism from various quarters.

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City of Waukegan City Council met Oct. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2025

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Oct. 20

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City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Oct. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2025

City of Wheaton Public Library Board met Monday, Oct. 20

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City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2025

City of Wheaton Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 23

City of Wheaton City Council met Oct. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2025

City of Wheaton City Council met Monday, Oct. 20

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Thorek Memorial Hospital highlights importance of bladder health during awareness month

By D. S. Dyer | Oct 20, 2025

November is recognized as Bladder Health Month, focusing on the importance of bladder health and the prevalence of related conditions among Americans.

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Inside Montford Point Marine Association—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By T. T. Collins | Oct 20, 2025

Montford Point Marine Association was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).